Edwards Foreign Policy Flashcards
How was foreign policy at the start of Edward’s reign
Somerset - lord protector
Inherits potentially ruinous foreign policy
What was somersets policy
Arrange marriage between Edward and Mary queen of Scot’s to reunite the crowns
What was the difference between Henry 8th and Somerset
Henry focused on France with Scotland as a sideshow
Where as Somerset felt Scotland was the main event
What was Somerset’s plan
Force the Scot’s into submission by placing garrisons along the borders
When was the battle of pinkie
1547
Why did somersets garrison plan fail
Failed as forts were too expensive and due to the Scottish french alliance
Why did somersets aim fail
Mary was taken to France to marry the French heir in 1547
- failed aim and financial lost
What was England and French relations like in 1549
French invasion threat due to deteriorating relations
When did Northumberland take over
1549
How did Northumberland help foreign policy
Reduced foreign policy expenditure to stabilise the crown
How did the war end in Scotland and France
Returned boulogne to the French for £133,333
Abandoned remaining garrisons
Humiliating defeat but increased finance
